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Sources for repairing cracked flathead blocks

Discussion in 'The Hokey Ass Message Board' started by salvagerod, May 24, 2010.

  1. salvagerod
    Joined: Sep 20, 2009
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    salvagerod
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    Seeking sources for people/shops who do quality repairs on cracked flathead blocks. Appreciate any referrals sent my way. Read a 2009 Rod & Custom article over the weekend where the author alluded to the possibility of someone making new flathead blocks but he didn't elaborate. See below.

    Flathead Water Pumps - Pumped Up
    Plotting The Evolution And Rebirth Of The Flathead Water Pump
    From the February, 2009 issue of Rod & Custom
    By Chris Shelton

    "Which brings up another point: Now that we sort of know what we're doing with the Flathead, the pool of useable blocks is plum near gone. Not to fear, however; they're coming, too."

    Thanks.
     
  2. yblock292
    Joined: Oct 10, 2006
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    Larry,Good to see ya on here and as an alliance member!
     
  3. Jack60
    Joined: Nov 25, 2009
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    from Maryland

  4. john worden
    Joined: Nov 14, 2007
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    from iowa

    There is a good experienced shop in Nevada Iowa now owned by Arnold Motor Supply which is a small auto supply store chain in Iowa and Minnesota. They did one recently for me. They will inspect the block and determine if it is a candidate for welding. Search for an Arnolds store maybe in southern Iowa that will transport the block to Nevada for you or deliver it yourself. John
     
  5. salvagerod
    Joined: Sep 20, 2009
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    Thanks for the lead!
     
  6. salvagerod
    Joined: Sep 20, 2009
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    salvagerod
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    Thanks for the assist!
     

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